NPF 53 A/C Tuensang Sadar-I: NPF 53 A/C Tuensang Sadar-I has welcomed seven Congress party functionaries and members who have resigned from congress and joined NPF. According to NPF 53 A/C Tuensang Sadar-I general secretary Z. Zhelo Yim, the resigned members include VCC members Ngakiu Chang and Helimong Chang, youth wing president Lanu Chang, youth wing general secretary N. Yanluba Chang, women wing general secretary Somet Naro Chang, and members Nokching Chang and Y. N. Sanchu Chang. 53 A/C general secretary also stated that the former Congress members have decided to join NPF in support of former NPF candidate L. Ellem Chang, and repose their confidence on the leadership of state chief minister Neiphiu Rio and NPF president Dr. Shürhozelie.NPF 58th Shamator- Chessore: Naga People Front of 58th Shamator- Chessore has welcomed the new members of ACCC –I of 58th Shamator – Chessore who resigned from ACCC-I. The members who resigned include ACCC-I, Wongtsukiu vice chairman executive, Khuingmong G/S, Kiushu member, Tokeim executive member, Thongthong executive member, Yimlu unit youth vice president, K. Tsunthong youth president, R. Kiusu executive member, B.L. Kaholi, president Mahila, Y. Yanru, vice president, Mahila, W. Younglim, G/S Mahila, R. Tsinthong, youth treasurer, T. Yantsumong, treasurer (general) and A. Kheantsumong, executive member. According to a press statement issued by Kiuthsang, general secretary, NPF 58th Shamator–Chessore, Phungkiu, youth vice president and Muremong, president youth welcomed and accepted the resignation of the newcomers. The press statement further stated that defectors would be accepted by the parliamentary secretary for IPR, eco and statistic R. Tohanba as per the decision taken by the area office bearers.